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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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